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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
6
A war veterans piece argues Democrats opposed pension bills, praising Taft as a great friend of the Grand Army of the Republic. It recalls past vetoes by Grover Cleveland and notes Republicans passed pension measures, with figures on veterans and pension rolls.
The document outlines Bryan and Tillman sharing identical stances against extending voting rights to African Americans. It cites statements by party leaders and supporters arguing for continued white supremacy and opposition to protective measures for Black citizens, framing the issue as central to Southern politics and 19th century reform.
In Chicago, William Howard Taft declares a platform to elevate labor to a level with management, arguing for a square deal where workers are neither above nor below other classes, and pledges to maintain this commitment if elected.
The Springfield Republican argues voters will recognize Ma Patt and elect a candidate who will advance Roosevelt policies. It describes him as transparent and honest, fully committed to Roosevelt ideals, and capable of faithful support with wisdom and strength.
St Louis Goole Democrat reports Governor Hughes vetoed the 2 cent passenger rate due to a state campaign and a commission appointed to investigate. Bryan denounces Hughes while ignoring the commission, but the move would sting him regardless.
A political editorial argues the impact of the first votes in doubtful states on the presidential election. It lauds Republican achievements under Taft era policies, while denouncing the Democrats and stressing the importance of informed, decisive voting to sustain national prosperity and labor gains.
Henry F Cochems of Wisconsin compares two engineers for a national project. He argues William H Part would prudently assess track safety and reach the destination, while Bryan would push the throttle and risk disaster.
An 1890s Nebraska dispute over a resolution praising First Nebraska volunteers in the Philippines is recounted. Governor Poynter vetoed the measure amid claims of political use, with Bryan denied involvement in the veto. Veterans and historians weigh the episode’s partisan impact and national significance.
A satirical sketch where Bryan flees a persistent Past named Jehumie on the Spot. The Past counters his political ideals with sharp quips about labor, trusts, and private gains, implying Bryan’s record lacks substance as he vainly pursues escape.
The Omaha Bee quips that Bryan faces a large slate of Republican opponents, joking that the number could reach about eight million, underscoring a partisan clash.
Statistics compiled by the president of the Bookbinders Union show a strong Republican dominance in labor reform. Feeney lists ten laws—including eight hour work, child labor and sweatshop protections—where Republicans enacted most measures, while Democrats lagged in state legislatures and labor protections.
The piece argues Democratic efforts to misrepresent Judge Taft on labor issues are false. It asserts Taft has been clear and unapologetic about his labor stance, claiming Bryan seeks to paint Taft as labor’s foe and cites Taft’s tariff actions in Congress and a Republican tariff act as prior labor setbacks.
The Philadelphia Press argues that Taft, as a judge, fulfilled the law and earned respect from labor and other interests. His decisions aided labor protections and were cited in later cases, undermining the notion that he is an enemy of labor.
The Philadelphia Press notes a rift between John Worth Whern in New York and William Jennings Bryan in Nebraska, with Whern claiming Roosevelt’s meddling helps Democrats and Bryan delivering about forty seven speeches daily begging Roosevelt to stay out of the race.
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